Editorial: Iowa Senate Softens Drunk Driving Laws
The Iowa Senate moved to ease several deterrents to drunken driving amid calls for stricter penalties. It lowered the legal blood alcohol threshold to 0.10 but removed immediate license revocation for tests and loosened penalties for underage offenders. Criticism notes the vote reflects a lax attitude toward a serious problem, urging a veto or future correction.
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Campaign spending cuts face Iowa House timing clash
The Iowa House advanced a plan to spend up to 750000 a year from state funds on electioneering for offices from governor to state representative. Critics urge delaying such spending until times improve, arguing money should go to job creation and revenue rather than political campaigning.
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White House pass lifts Deaver in scandal whirlpool
The Los Angeles Times compares Mike Deaver's rise after leaving the White House to a high stakes gamble. It notes his six figure clients and a potential 18 million sale, while Reagan defends him as successful and deserving.
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Legislation on Locker Inspections Sparks Debate
A letter argues against a proposed 24 hour notice requirement for school locker searches. The writer favors strong school authority to enforce regulations, warns of federal apathy, and questions who should set prices for farmers. The piece reflects concerns about maintaining order and resisting a welfare-state trajectory.
Campbell soup label drive aids Indian school effort
A reader thanks Cedar Rapids residents and Iowans for sending Campbell soup labels to Sister M. Clare of Hays Montana to support an Indian school. She notes 22 825 labels sent last month and 404 from a Cedar Rapids donor, with Campbell products and other labels requested.
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Linn County budget hearing notes higher subsidies for private groups
Public funds are urged to be used wisely as Linn County taxpayers should not be viewed as a community chest. Errors in a Gazette April report mischaracterized protests about library services and highlighted line items 311 Historic Preservation 312 and 313 subsidies to fairs.
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Brucemore
Seeds of Hope on the Mayflower Voyage
A Pilgrim voyage across the Atlantic faces death and illness but is buoyed by faith in the New World. Survivors carry small seed pouches including black seeds said to promise a healthy future and early green edibles to stave off deficiency. The text notes a plant valued for flavor and health before vitamins.
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Dandelions Viewed as Wildflowers Not Pests, Says Local Expert
Rich Patterson of Cedar Rapids, director of Indian Creek Nature Center, recalls dandelions as a historic lawn resource. He argues chemical herbicides pose health risks, noting pesticides are ingested via air water and food and urges homeowners to embrace dandelions as wildflowers.
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